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How hard is the Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam?

Quick answer

The Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam is a serious, studiable test — its difficulty comes less from any single hard idea than from the breadth of material across 13 weighted content areas. Candidates who drill real practice questions by topic until they consistently clear the passing mark usually pass on the first try — PrepPass has 40+ free Michigan Life & Health Insurance practice questions with explanations.

The Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam at a glance

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The 13 content areas on the Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam

The exam is built from weighted content areas — focus your study time where the weight is. Weights reflect the official content outline.

General Insurance Concepts10%
Life Insurance Basics12%
Life Insurance Policies13%
Life Policy Provisions, Riders, Options & Exclusions12%
Annuities10%
Life & Annuity Taxation and Uses8%
Health Insurance Basics10%
Health Policies13%
Health Policy Provisions, Clauses & Riders7%
Group Insurance, Social Insurance & Senior Products5%
Michigan Producer Licensing40%
Michigan Insurance Law35%
Michigan Ethics & Marketing25%

How the Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam is administered

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services oversees licensing. The exam is delivered by PSI. Prelicensing education: 20 hours per line (40 hours combined life & health). Confirm the current details with the official authority before you rely on them.

How to make the Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam easier

The single best predictor of passing is practicing real questions until you consistently clear the passing mark. PrepPass has 40+ free Michigan Life & Health Insurance practice questions with answer explanations and a full timed mock exam — no signup required.

What is the pass rate, and can you retake it?

Wondering about pass rates and what happens if you don't pass the first time?

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Frequently asked questions

Who regulates life & health insurance licensing in Michigan?+

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) licenses resident producers and contracts with PSI Services as its prelicensing and examination vendor.

Does Michigan require prelicensing education for the life & health exam?+

Yes. Michigan requires 20 hours of approved prelicensing education for each individual line of authority (40 hours for a combined life and health license). The prelicensing certificate is valid for 12 months.

What score do I need to pass the Michigan life & health exam?+

Michigan passing scores vary by exam and are not the standard 70% used in most states, so confirm the current threshold for your specific exam with DIFS/PSI before testing.

How should I study for the Michigan Life & Health Insurance exam?+

Focus your time on the heaviest content areas, then drill practice questions by topic until you consistently clear the passing mark. PrepPass has 40+ free Michigan Life & Health Insurance practice questions with full explanations and a timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026

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